Reserve day was only added on Thursday, and is the only game, barring the final on 17 September, to have an extra day.

When the rain arrived, India reached 147-2 off 24.1 overs after Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl.

Play will resume on Monday at 10:30 BST.

With India playing three consecutive days, Rahul Dravid’s side will take on Sri Lanka, who have won 13 straight one-day internationals.

Groundstaff attempted to dry the outfield with towels and hairdryers, with inspections at 15:00 and 15:30 BST, however heavy rain returned just as the umpires were scheduled to inspect again.

Chandika Hathurusinghe, Bangladesh’s coach, criticized the decision to add a reserve day, saying: “I haven’t seen this kind of thing before in another tournament.

I’m sure there is a technical committee with representatives from all participating countries. They must have decided for some other reason. Yes, it is not ideal.”

Pakistan Cricket Board announced the decision, advising spectators to hold on to their tickets, while Bangladesh posted on X saying, “The decision was taken with the consent of all four participating teams and ACC.”

In the initial Super Six, India’s match against Pakistan washed out, while their game against Nepal was reduced to a 23-over chase.

Currently, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh can qualify for the final.